Is there a reason why fevers tend to rise at night?
In short: If you have ever felt your temperature spike as the sun goes down, you are not imagining it. This video explores the biological reality behind why being sick often feels more intense during the nighttime hours.
The video examines the phenomenon of nocturnal fever increases, investigating whether there is an underlying physiological reason why our bodies experience higher temperatures during the night.
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